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P0346-Mobile Voice and Data

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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07 Aug 2025 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract to Vodafone Business for a mobile voice and data service, specifically addressing coverage issues in the Ceredigion area. This procurement falls within the health category and is classified as data and voice media goods, relevant to the Hywel Dda University Health Board. Utilising a limited procurement method without prior publication, the contract was awarded through Lot 1 of the Crown Commercial Services Mobile Voice and Data framework. The contract is valued at £67,212 and was signed on 1 August 2025, marking the process as complete.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in mobile telecommunications to explore similar procurement opportunities, especially those associated with healthcare and tailored services in geographically challenging locations. Large enterprises capable of addressing critical coverage requirements and offering robust solutions, similar to Vodafone's approach in Ceredigion, would be well-suited to compete in this sector. Collaborative partnerships with public health organisations can lead to strategic expansions and innovations that enhance service delivery in community health settings.

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Notice Title

P0346-Mobile Voice and Data

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) has awarded a three (3) year contract to Vodafone for a mobile voice and data requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to coverage issues within the HDUHB area, there is a requirement for an alternative mobile voice and data provider to the Health Board's main provider. To ensure those working within the community have sufficient coverage to enable them to do their roles safely, it is recommended we continue our arrangement with Vodafone. Lot 1 of The Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Mobile Voice and Data framework provides a complaint route to directly award this requirement to Vodafone.

Procurement Information

Due to coverage issues specifically in Ceredigion, there is a requirement for an alternative mobile voice and data provider to the Health Board's main provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05830b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046761-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32583000 - Data and voice media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,212 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Lucy Hill
Contact Email
lucy.hill2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE BUSINESS

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